Dudley Zoo and Castle
@dudleyzoo.bsky.social
Dudley Zoo and Castle is a registered charity.
Home to many endangered species, who live around an 11th century castle, the site also houses the world’s largest single collection of Tecton buildings as well as being of important geological significance.
Home to many endangered species, who live around an 11th century castle, the site also houses the world’s largest single collection of Tecton buildings as well as being of important geological significance.
With nuts on the shopping lists for many at this time of year, could you please pop some in your basket for Charlie, our blue-and-gold macaw?
She loves crunching through any nuts in shells (although walnuts are her favourite) & she’s running low!
Donations can be dropped off at the zoo entrance.
She loves crunching through any nuts in shells (although walnuts are her favourite) & she’s running low!
Donations can be dropped off at the zoo entrance.
December 15, 2025 at 8:15 AM
With nuts on the shopping lists for many at this time of year, could you please pop some in your basket for Charlie, our blue-and-gold macaw?
She loves crunching through any nuts in shells (although walnuts are her favourite) & she’s running low!
Donations can be dropped off at the zoo entrance.
She loves crunching through any nuts in shells (although walnuts are her favourite) & she’s running low!
Donations can be dropped off at the zoo entrance.
Have you spotted our Cameroon sheep in their winter home?
Keepers have relocated the herd from the castle bank to the grassed area outside the Queen Mary Restaurant, where they'll remain until spring.
And they love greeting visitors as they pass by - so make sure to say hello!
Keepers have relocated the herd from the castle bank to the grassed area outside the Queen Mary Restaurant, where they'll remain until spring.
And they love greeting visitors as they pass by - so make sure to say hello!
December 14, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Have you spotted our Cameroon sheep in their winter home?
Keepers have relocated the herd from the castle bank to the grassed area outside the Queen Mary Restaurant, where they'll remain until spring.
And they love greeting visitors as they pass by - so make sure to say hello!
Keepers have relocated the herd from the castle bank to the grassed area outside the Queen Mary Restaurant, where they'll remain until spring.
And they love greeting visitors as they pass by - so make sure to say hello!
A Dudley Zoo and Castle inspired tree is featuring in the Christmas Tree Festival at the Red House Glass Cone .
If you’re visiting the Worsley attraction over the coming weeks, make sure to find it! We feature alongside a number of local charities, businesses & community groups.
If you’re visiting the Worsley attraction over the coming weeks, make sure to find it! We feature alongside a number of local charities, businesses & community groups.
December 13, 2025 at 8:15 AM
A Dudley Zoo and Castle inspired tree is featuring in the Christmas Tree Festival at the Red House Glass Cone .
If you’re visiting the Worsley attraction over the coming weeks, make sure to find it! We feature alongside a number of local charities, businesses & community groups.
If you’re visiting the Worsley attraction over the coming weeks, make sure to find it! We feature alongside a number of local charities, businesses & community groups.
As it’s her 31st birthday today, Banika’s decided she’s staying in bed!
December 12, 2025 at 8:15 AM
As it’s her 31st birthday today, Banika’s decided she’s staying in bed!
If you’re coming to see Father Christmas over the next few weeks, don’t forget to take an ‘elfie’ in our festive photo op at the grotto entrance.
We’d love to see your pictures! Tag us #DZCXmas
We’d love to see your pictures! Tag us #DZCXmas
December 11, 2025 at 8:15 AM
If you’re coming to see Father Christmas over the next few weeks, don’t forget to take an ‘elfie’ in our festive photo op at the grotto entrance.
We’d love to see your pictures! Tag us #DZCXmas
We’d love to see your pictures! Tag us #DZCXmas
Do you know someone who would like to unwrap a tapir, or a tiger, or maybe a giraffe this Christmas?
Then why not adopt a DZC animal!
Find out more: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/product-cate...
Then why not adopt a DZC animal!
Find out more: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/product-cate...
December 10, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Do you know someone who would like to unwrap a tapir, or a tiger, or maybe a giraffe this Christmas?
Then why not adopt a DZC animal!
Find out more: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/product-cate...
Then why not adopt a DZC animal!
Find out more: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/product-cate...
Could you spare a minute & help us try & win £1K for the animals this Christmas please?
As part of the Movement for Good programme, Benefact Group has opened its 12 Days of Giving to give £120,000 to 120 charities over a 12-day period & we need your free votes. shorturl.at/5EAC9
As part of the Movement for Good programme, Benefact Group has opened its 12 Days of Giving to give £120,000 to 120 charities over a 12-day period & we need your free votes. shorturl.at/5EAC9
December 9, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Could you spare a minute & help us try & win £1K for the animals this Christmas please?
As part of the Movement for Good programme, Benefact Group has opened its 12 Days of Giving to give £120,000 to 120 charities over a 12-day period & we need your free votes. shorturl.at/5EAC9
As part of the Movement for Good programme, Benefact Group has opened its 12 Days of Giving to give £120,000 to 120 charities over a 12-day period & we need your free votes. shorturl.at/5EAC9
You can play Santa to our animals all year round by purchasing goodies from our Amazon wishlist.
Recent parcels include walnuts, a nebuliser, kongs, spices and training clickers.
Thank you if you continue to support us in this way!
www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/...
Recent parcels include walnuts, a nebuliser, kongs, spices and training clickers.
Thank you if you continue to support us in this way!
www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/...
December 8, 2025 at 8:15 AM
You can play Santa to our animals all year round by purchasing goodies from our Amazon wishlist.
Recent parcels include walnuts, a nebuliser, kongs, spices and training clickers.
Thank you if you continue to support us in this way!
www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/...
Recent parcels include walnuts, a nebuliser, kongs, spices and training clickers.
Thank you if you continue to support us in this way!
www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/...
Our Arctic foxes have been enjoying a juicy bone, which keepers attached to a hanging chain, to keep Grace, Spruce & Annie on their toes!
Have you noticed how the foxes’ fur has changed colour? With the changing seasons our foxes have developed their thicky, fluffy white coat.
Have you noticed how the foxes’ fur has changed colour? With the changing seasons our foxes have developed their thicky, fluffy white coat.
December 7, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Our Arctic foxes have been enjoying a juicy bone, which keepers attached to a hanging chain, to keep Grace, Spruce & Annie on their toes!
Have you noticed how the foxes’ fur has changed colour? With the changing seasons our foxes have developed their thicky, fluffy white coat.
Have you noticed how the foxes’ fur has changed colour? With the changing seasons our foxes have developed their thicky, fluffy white coat.
Our close encounters make great experiences for animal lovers - plus as all the paperwork is electronic, it makes the perfect last-minute gift.
Go behind the scenes with one of our keepers and meet your chosen animal for around half an hour.
Find out more: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/experiences/...
Go behind the scenes with one of our keepers and meet your chosen animal for around half an hour.
Find out more: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/experiences/...
December 6, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Our close encounters make great experiences for animal lovers - plus as all the paperwork is electronic, it makes the perfect last-minute gift.
Go behind the scenes with one of our keepers and meet your chosen animal for around half an hour.
Find out more: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/experiences/...
Go behind the scenes with one of our keepers and meet your chosen animal for around half an hour.
Find out more: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/experiences/...
Come and see Santa before the big day and discover more about his reindeer during an exclusive evening event on Thursday, December 18 from 4pm – 7pm.
Find out more here: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/santa-after-...
Find out more here: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/santa-after-...
December 5, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Come and see Santa before the big day and discover more about his reindeer during an exclusive evening event on Thursday, December 18 from 4pm – 7pm.
Find out more here: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/santa-after-...
Find out more here: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/santa-after-...
We’ve got 10 cheeky elves hiding throughout our Christmas castle grotto!
If you’re visiting Santa over the next few weeks, we need your help to find them!
Book now - Santa's here until Christmas Eve!
www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/events-whats...
If you’re visiting Santa over the next few weeks, we need your help to find them!
Book now - Santa's here until Christmas Eve!
www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/events-whats...
December 4, 2025 at 8:15 AM
We’ve got 10 cheeky elves hiding throughout our Christmas castle grotto!
If you’re visiting Santa over the next few weeks, we need your help to find them!
Book now - Santa's here until Christmas Eve!
www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/events-whats...
If you’re visiting Santa over the next few weeks, we need your help to find them!
Book now - Santa's here until Christmas Eve!
www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/events-whats...
Our baby Linne's two-toed sloth has been named Bobbin by keepers!
The youngster, who was born in the summer, is the fourth offspring for mum, Flo and dad, Reggie.
The youngster, who was born in the summer, is the fourth offspring for mum, Flo and dad, Reggie.
December 3, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Our baby Linne's two-toed sloth has been named Bobbin by keepers!
The youngster, who was born in the summer, is the fourth offspring for mum, Flo and dad, Reggie.
The youngster, who was born in the summer, is the fourth offspring for mum, Flo and dad, Reggie.
We kicked off the Christmas season with a fun evening watching Sleeping Beauty at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.
As the local panto sponsor , we handed out free tickets to groups who have supported DZC over the last year for the dress rehearsal & we had a fabulous time!
Book here: grandtheatre.co.uk
As the local panto sponsor , we handed out free tickets to groups who have supported DZC over the last year for the dress rehearsal & we had a fabulous time!
Book here: grandtheatre.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 8:15 AM
We kicked off the Christmas season with a fun evening watching Sleeping Beauty at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.
As the local panto sponsor , we handed out free tickets to groups who have supported DZC over the last year for the dress rehearsal & we had a fabulous time!
Book here: grandtheatre.co.uk
As the local panto sponsor , we handed out free tickets to groups who have supported DZC over the last year for the dress rehearsal & we had a fabulous time!
Book here: grandtheatre.co.uk
It’s December 1st & our 3-year-old Bornean orangutan, Jim, has been busy compiling his Christmas wish list!
Don’t forget to bring your lists for Santa if you’re coming to visit him in his castle grotto over the coming weeks. He’s here until Christmas Eve.
📸: Thanks to Karen Edwards for the fab pic!
Don’t forget to bring your lists for Santa if you’re coming to visit him in his castle grotto over the coming weeks. He’s here until Christmas Eve.
📸: Thanks to Karen Edwards for the fab pic!
December 1, 2025 at 8:24 AM
It’s December 1st & our 3-year-old Bornean orangutan, Jim, has been busy compiling his Christmas wish list!
Don’t forget to bring your lists for Santa if you’re coming to visit him in his castle grotto over the coming weeks. He’s here until Christmas Eve.
📸: Thanks to Karen Edwards for the fab pic!
Don’t forget to bring your lists for Santa if you’re coming to visit him in his castle grotto over the coming weeks. He’s here until Christmas Eve.
📸: Thanks to Karen Edwards for the fab pic!
Are you looking for a zoo-nique gift for someone special this Christmas?
Why not adopt a DZC animal?
Hop to it & order now as the last Christmas postage date is Wed 17th Dec.
Find out more: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/product-cate...
Why not adopt a DZC animal?
Hop to it & order now as the last Christmas postage date is Wed 17th Dec.
Find out more: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/product-cate...
November 30, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Are you looking for a zoo-nique gift for someone special this Christmas?
Why not adopt a DZC animal?
Hop to it & order now as the last Christmas postage date is Wed 17th Dec.
Find out more: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/product-cate...
Why not adopt a DZC animal?
Hop to it & order now as the last Christmas postage date is Wed 17th Dec.
Find out more: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/product-cate...
🎅Look who’s here! 🦌
Father Christmas has arrived at DZC for the festive season & can’t wait to meet you over the coming weeks!
He’ll be in his castle grotto until Christmas Eve - have you booked yet?
www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/events-whats...
Father Christmas has arrived at DZC for the festive season & can’t wait to meet you over the coming weeks!
He’ll be in his castle grotto until Christmas Eve - have you booked yet?
www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/events-whats...
November 29, 2025 at 8:15 AM
🎅Look who’s here! 🦌
Father Christmas has arrived at DZC for the festive season & can’t wait to meet you over the coming weeks!
He’ll be in his castle grotto until Christmas Eve - have you booked yet?
www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/events-whats...
Father Christmas has arrived at DZC for the festive season & can’t wait to meet you over the coming weeks!
He’ll be in his castle grotto until Christmas Eve - have you booked yet?
www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/events-whats...
Congratulations to our Lar gibbons, who have been named our animals of the month by keepers!
Our gibbons have recently moved to the former home of the howler monkeys & have settled in well. They're busy showcasing their brachiation skills (swinging using their arms).
Our gibbons have recently moved to the former home of the howler monkeys & have settled in well. They're busy showcasing their brachiation skills (swinging using their arms).
November 28, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Congratulations to our Lar gibbons, who have been named our animals of the month by keepers!
Our gibbons have recently moved to the former home of the howler monkeys & have settled in well. They're busy showcasing their brachiation skills (swinging using their arms).
Our gibbons have recently moved to the former home of the howler monkeys & have settled in well. They're busy showcasing their brachiation skills (swinging using their arms).
The elves have been incredibly busy over the last few weeks transforming the inside of the 11th century castle into Santa’s Grotto as we get set to welcome him back to the zoo on Saturday.
We've got a little sneak peek to share with you…
Book now: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/events-whats...
We've got a little sneak peek to share with you…
Book now: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/events-whats...
November 27, 2025 at 8:15 AM
The elves have been incredibly busy over the last few weeks transforming the inside of the 11th century castle into Santa’s Grotto as we get set to welcome him back to the zoo on Saturday.
We've got a little sneak peek to share with you…
Book now: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/events-whats...
We've got a little sneak peek to share with you…
Book now: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/events-whats...
We've loved meeting lots of new people at our free 'Coffee, cake and Castle Hill' events.
Tomorrow, Team Leader Lesley Lewis, will be sharing some of her memorable moments from her 36-year career here at DZC.
The events run every Tues & Thurs from 10.30am - 12.30pm.
Book by calling 01384 215313.
Tomorrow, Team Leader Lesley Lewis, will be sharing some of her memorable moments from her 36-year career here at DZC.
The events run every Tues & Thurs from 10.30am - 12.30pm.
Book by calling 01384 215313.
November 26, 2025 at 9:07 AM
We've loved meeting lots of new people at our free 'Coffee, cake and Castle Hill' events.
Tomorrow, Team Leader Lesley Lewis, will be sharing some of her memorable moments from her 36-year career here at DZC.
The events run every Tues & Thurs from 10.30am - 12.30pm.
Book by calling 01384 215313.
Tomorrow, Team Leader Lesley Lewis, will be sharing some of her memorable moments from her 36-year career here at DZC.
The events run every Tues & Thurs from 10.30am - 12.30pm.
Book by calling 01384 215313.
We’ve got another Black Friday offer for you with a massive 30% off all advertised prices for Santa's Grotto this weekend! (29 - 30 Nov)
To claim the discount, you’ll need to enter the code BFFLASH at the checkout.
www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/events-whats...
To claim the discount, you’ll need to enter the code BFFLASH at the checkout.
www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/events-whats...
November 25, 2025 at 9:52 AM
We’ve got another Black Friday offer for you with a massive 30% off all advertised prices for Santa's Grotto this weekend! (29 - 30 Nov)
To claim the discount, you’ll need to enter the code BFFLASH at the checkout.
www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/events-whats...
To claim the discount, you’ll need to enter the code BFFLASH at the checkout.
www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/events-whats...
Have you spotted the wonderful new waterfall in our sloth habitat?
Find out more here: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/wonderful-ne...
Find out more here: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/wonderful-ne...
November 25, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Have you spotted the wonderful new waterfall in our sloth habitat?
Find out more here: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/wonderful-ne...
Find out more here: www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/wonderful-ne...
✨BLACK FRIDAY DEAL! ✨
We’re giving you 25% off admission for selected Santa's Grotto dates & tickets.
The discount is available for Mon 15, Tues 16, Fri 19 & Mon 22 Dec.
Find out more here: shorturl.at/uXn9l
Keep an eye on more Black Friday deals dropping soon! 👀
We’re giving you 25% off admission for selected Santa's Grotto dates & tickets.
The discount is available for Mon 15, Tues 16, Fri 19 & Mon 22 Dec.
Find out more here: shorturl.at/uXn9l
Keep an eye on more Black Friday deals dropping soon! 👀
November 24, 2025 at 10:37 AM
✨BLACK FRIDAY DEAL! ✨
We’re giving you 25% off admission for selected Santa's Grotto dates & tickets.
The discount is available for Mon 15, Tues 16, Fri 19 & Mon 22 Dec.
Find out more here: shorturl.at/uXn9l
Keep an eye on more Black Friday deals dropping soon! 👀
We’re giving you 25% off admission for selected Santa's Grotto dates & tickets.
The discount is available for Mon 15, Tues 16, Fri 19 & Mon 22 Dec.
Find out more here: shorturl.at/uXn9l
Keep an eye on more Black Friday deals dropping soon! 👀
Did you know we do DZC gift vouchers?
You can purchase specific vouchers for admission or membership.
Alternatively, we also sell them in monetary value, which can be redeemed against animal experiences, admission or in the Safari Shop!
onlineshop.dudleyzoo.org.uk/dudleyzoo/sh...
You can purchase specific vouchers for admission or membership.
Alternatively, we also sell them in monetary value, which can be redeemed against animal experiences, admission or in the Safari Shop!
onlineshop.dudleyzoo.org.uk/dudleyzoo/sh...
November 23, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Did you know we do DZC gift vouchers?
You can purchase specific vouchers for admission or membership.
Alternatively, we also sell them in monetary value, which can be redeemed against animal experiences, admission or in the Safari Shop!
onlineshop.dudleyzoo.org.uk/dudleyzoo/sh...
You can purchase specific vouchers for admission or membership.
Alternatively, we also sell them in monetary value, which can be redeemed against animal experiences, admission or in the Safari Shop!
onlineshop.dudleyzoo.org.uk/dudleyzoo/sh...